G4663: σκώληξ
skṓlēx · “worm”
Definition
a grub, maggot or earth-worm
KJV translates it as: worm
Word origin: of uncertain derivation;
Extended definition
σκώληξ, -ηκος, ὁ
[in LXX chiefly for תּוֹלָע and cogn. forms ;]
a worm: of the kind which preys upon dead bodies, metaphorically, of fut. punishment, Mrk.9:48 (LXX, Isa.66:24; cf. Sir.7:17, Jdth.16:17).†
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for תּוֹלָע and cogn. forms ;]
a worm: of the kind which preys upon dead bodies, metaphorically, of fut. punishment, Mrk.9:48 (LXX, Isa.66:24; cf. Sir.7:17, Jdth.16:17).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G4663 is translated
- worm ×3
Bible verses with G4663 (skṓlēx)
Skṓlēx appears in 3 verses.